Title at Business:
CMBA Architects
Social Media & Digital Content Coordinator
Volunteer Organizations
Sioux City Tabletop Gamers – Vice-President
Morningside Bible Church – Media Producer
What are you passionate about, and how do you use your voice/talent to make a difference?
I’m incredibly passionate about creativity and finding one’s voice in their art, whatever medium that might involve. For me, it’s digital content creation, from photography to videography to podcasting. I’m able to accomplish that through my marketing-focused content creation for CMBA Architects and some of the small businesses I’ve done some contract work; bringing a voice to the Sioux City Geek Convention, where I serve as Vice-President and create all sorts of content for our events and conventions; and my personal podcast Session Zero Heroes, which I produce to tell exciting and fantastical stories for myself and those who join me in the show.
What is your vision for the future of Siouxland?
I would love to see Siouxland become a hub for creators – a place where they have access to the necessary resources, locations, and tools to develop and create their art and content. Whether that’s community-based media studios or equipment accessible for checkout, I’d love for Siouxland to be a place where creators can come and watch their art and creative growth thrive.
Through these efforts, we can expect to see an improvement in not only the career options in the Siouxland area but also new opportunities for local entertainment and culture. Both are necessary for any community looking to grow, develop, and become more inclusive. Additionally, with all these new opportunities rising, we can expect to see an increase in our community’s population, allowing more jobs to be created and filled in a wider variety of industries.
What are you doing to make that happen?
The more we encourage creators and create ourselves, the more we promote the idea that Siouxland is a place for those who want to develop their content. I work hard to use the content I produce not just to help the local companies and organizations I’m partnered with thrive but also to showcase my work in hopes of encouraging others to follow their dreams.
How can people help you make that happen?
Sharing the word about the content being produced locally is one of the best ways people can encourage and help me and other creators. This can include sharing the content, participating in the development and associated events, or spreading word-of-mouth about the things being produced.
What quote inspires you?
“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert